Holiday Gift Guide 2015 – 2016: Top 10 Best Smartphones – Verizon

Currently, Verizon Wireless is the largest carrier in the US. And they have quite a few smartphones to choose from. But what are the best smartphones to buy from Verizon? We’ve gathered smartphones in all price ranges to bring you the best on Big Red! Let’s check them out.

LG G4

Still a fan favorite, the LG G4 is available at Verizon in both the black leather and the metallic gray color. LG has a 5.5-inch 2560×1440 resolution IPS display here, powered by the Qualcomm Hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor and 3GB of RAM. There is also 32GB of storage inside, complimented with a microSD card slot. We’re looking at a removable 3000mAh battery as well, which should get you through the day.

The Galaxy S6 was released earlier this year as the first phone with Samsung’s new design language. Metal frame, with a glass front and back. Inside, Samsung has an Exynos octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of storage. And a 2550mAh battery powering the show. It has a 5.2-inch 2560×1440 resolution Super AMOLED display around front as well. Verizon has it in gold, black and white.

Like living life on the Edge? Then the Galaxy S6 Edge+ might be for you. It has a 5.7-inch 2560×1440 resolution Super AMOLED curved display. Along with the Exynos 7420 processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. This one is powered by a 3000mAh battery that is non-removable. The curved display allows you to get information on the side of the display, as well as use it to quickly jump between apps or call/text your favorite contacts.

The HTC One M9 is also a good choice. It sports the iconic front-facing speakers for Boomsound, which will blow you away. Additionally, it has a 5-inch 1080p display, along with the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB of RAM powering this beast. HTC has also added 32GB of storage inside with a 2800mAh battery to power the show. Verizon offers it in both silver and gray.

The Note line is now iconic for Samsung. And this is the fifth generation Galaxy Note and it’s the best one yet. With it’s redesigned S Pen (just don’t put it in backwards), along with its 5.7-inch 2560×1440 resolution Super AMOLED display, Exynos 7420 processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It’ll definitely handle any and every task you through its way.

This year Motorola did something different. They aren’t selling the Moto X Pure Edition in stores, instead it’s available at a few retailers, and it works on all four carriers. So the Moto X Pure Edition does work on Verizon. Motorola put a 5.7-inch 2560×1440 resolution LCD display on it this year, powered by the Snapdragon 808 processor and 3GB of RAM. It comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB configurations as well.

Want the vanilla Android experience? Want updates first? The Nexus 6P is a great choice. Manufactured by Huawei, Google has created a great smartphone here. With a 5.7-inch 2560×1440 resolution display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 processor and 3GB of RAM powering the show. Huawei also has the Nexus 6P available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB configurations. Only available from the Google Store.